Well everyone, we made it home. We were gone over 3 months and right now it really doesn't seem that long. Devan our daughter kept up the house fairly well and we appreciate all she did to help us. Our lawn and gardens aren't looking that good (burning out and lots of weeds)BUT that will be one of our projects while we are back here. We are thinking of going away again but haven't decided exactly when or where.
This trip was everything and even more at times of what we hoped to do and see. We do know that we would rather stay in one area...

Two delightful weeks were spent in the Hamptons, New York visiting Chris' family -- Joyce and Ted (mom and dad), sister Debbie and her husband Nick, and sister Donna and her family (husband Tom and kids Carli and Drew, who are virtually the same ages as Devon and Kassidy.) Although the weather didn't cooperate much, we managed to spend our time boating on Deb & Nick's 41' Hatteras (affectionately known as the "Old Hatt"); hanging out by the pool under overcast skies with a few lucky glimpses of sunshine; clamming in Three Mile Harbor, East...

**Ok, since this is the 1st entry, let me just say that I will absolutely do my best to limit the journal entries to only the most interesting stuff.
Anyway, this is it...leaving tomorrow, and starting to say "Holy Shit" at random times throughout the day. I can't seem to get the Long Island boy completely out of me as I've clearly packed way too much stuff, barely being able to zipper up the bag. It weighs a ton, and there is not an extra inch in it to add things i've bought...so, anyone out there that thought I would be buying gifts for...